2021 Taco, Close to stock build as possible

test mounted Harbor Freight's new Roadshock EDGE 6 led offroad led light. Its build quality is top notch. Will be doing some testing of the lights soon.

https://youtu.be/t68BWicUex4?si=hDiVfNysfjylV7qt

 

showcasing my RIGID Industries DSS Pro driving pattern lights.
https://youtu.be/VE59Evv3KVo?si=qbWIdabzw9gkRnIY

 

With the Harbor Freight roadshock edge 6 Offroad led lights coming onto the market recently, I decided to do a “non-scientific” comparison between the HF and Baja Designs LP6 and the Amazon “lp6” knock offs. Video can be seen below
https://youtu.be/KJhZQ--h4bw?si=1sa-8u2eRC_RviSE

 

installed bumpershellz rear cover and the raptor lights from Amazon.

 

Xtrusion Overland just launched their XO Skeleton 3 in 1 camper, it can be a rack, an enclosed topper, or make it a full camper.

I am going to be putting it on my 2021 Tacoma and share my experience and opinion of it when they start to deliver, around June July-ish.

 

bfg ko3 tires came in. 265/70r17

 

final cleaning before mounting the tires this week.

 

KO3 tires in LT265/70r17 and Rock warrior wheels are on, I have to say they are much better looking than I expected.

 

Did a quick walk around of the Tacoma in its current setup.
https://youtu.be/EvzcjZS3k1Q

 

I know that the Xtrusion overland's XO. SKELETON camper is my ultimate goal. However, I just really need something for the meantime for multiple camping trips for the rest of the year.
So here is the Xtrusion Overland's XBRS rack, low profile, solid rack that can hold up a roof top tent.
The roof top tent is made by Novsight, budget friendly, I prefer the wedge style due to the extreme easiness to setup and close down.
I know the RTT over hangs a bit but that is something I have to deal with the nature of a wedge tent (80+ inches long).

Installation was super easy, took me around 2 hours max.


The low profile rack still keeps the truck look and I think it looks much better than I expected.



Novsight RTT installed. Got used to the long overhang look. MPG does not suffer at all.



Rigged a little threaded 2x4 to help distributing load from overhang onto the tailgate.


Now I have to extend the bike rack so it clears the low mount RTT.


Rear suspension sag is less than I expected, so far I don't see the need for any suspension works yet.

 

Update:
Installed a pair of firestone airbags with cradle in the rear axel to help supporting the additional weight from sagging too much.
Replaced the OEM non-trdpro grille to the aftermarket trd pro style grille, I am loving the TRD PRO look.

 

Testing out these mishimoto-borne offroad’s new lights.

 

Xtrusion Overlan's XO.SKLTN (XO.Skeleton) rack came in.